Cappuccino Custard with Cinnamon Cream

One of my favorite parts of a dinner party is near the end when guests are relaxing at the table over coffee, digesting the meal, and enjoying each other’s company. In the middle of the summer, however, a hot cup of coffee isn’t necessarily what one craves. To remedy this, on a warm night I serve a light fruit dessert followed by a mini coffee-flavored custard. This delivers the coffee flavor in a cool, refreshing way. A nice touch is to use ovenproof espresso or demitasse cups in place of